Creating simpler account credential possession and constructing upon the latest API token with OAuth requirements, VMware Cloud Director (VCD) v10.4 introduces Service Accounts, as a substitute for consumer accounts, which permits standalone entry for automation and third-party functions/instruments (e.g. plugins) to VMware Cloud Director. Service Accounts have entry by way of API solely and no UI entry. Service accounts might be created both in system or tenant context, nonetheless, solely the system directors by default can create them. In case a corporation administrator/consumer wants the power to create Service Accounts for his or her group, then view and handle rights might be granted to permit this.
Utilizing this functionality Cloud Director directors and tenant directors can successfully grant service accounts the correct to third occasion functions and integrations, making it far simpler to handle who’s executing duties by not utilizing a consumer account for such processes. This implies there aren’t any higher controls over who does what and accountability that may be seen within the UI or API over actions.
